7-Day Vegetarian Keto Diet Meal Plan & Menu

List of Bad Carbs to Remove From Your Pantry

The bad carbs to get rid of are heavily processed, high-carb foods such as those that contain white sugar and white flour. These foods include:

White Pasta

White Rice

White Bread

Low-Fiber, Sugar-Added Cereals

Non-Diet Sodas

Potatoes, Yams, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, and Carrots

Fruit Juices

Chips

Tortillas

Crackers

Pretzels

If you must use an item from this bad carbs list, buy it the day you plan to use it. Do not store it in your pantry for future use.

Good, Low-Carb Foods to Keep in Your Pantry

After you’ve eliminated all the bad carbs from your pantry, stock up on the following good carbs:

Soy and Vegetable Proteins

Beans and Legumes – Stock up on canned and dry versions. Always rinse canned beans and legumes in cold water before use to remove any added salt.

Tofu – Although firm tofu has more protein, you should also keep softer versions on hand for recipes that require blending. These include recipes for sauces, soups, ice creams, puddings, and spreads. Tofu textures range from silken, soft, firm, and extra firm.

Tempeh – This soy-based product is firm and has more protein, fiber, and calories than tofu. Use it as you would any meat substitute.

Soy Protein Powder and Vegetable Protein Powder – These powders are good for adding extra protein to recipes. These proteins typically contain at least 20 grams of protein per scoop, 1 to 2 grams of fat, and no carbs.

Splenda (sucralose) – This artificial sugar is made from real sugar, so it has a taste that is closer to real sugar than other artificial sugars.

Soy Milk – Buy this in plain or vanilla-flavored, but avoid the ready-made chocolate version because it usually contains too many carbs. Instead, make your own by adding unsweetened cocoa powder to plain or vanilla soy milk. To sweeten, add Splenda to taste.